Columbia
Alpha acid
5–9%
Beta acid
3–4%
Total oil
1–2 mL
United States
Liberty
Alpha acid
3–6.5%
Beta acid
3–4%
Total oil
0.6–1.8 mL
United States
Key differences
When to pick Columbia
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
- Versatile - works for both bittering and aroma
When to pick Liberty
- Bittering workhorse - efficient in the mash
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
LemonCitrusNoble
Only in Columbia
PineapplePungent
Only in Liberty
FloralHerbalSpicyDelicate
Property
| Property | Columbia | Liberty |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 5–9% | 3–6.5% |
| Beta acid | 3–4% | 3–4% |
| Co-humulone | 40% | 22–30% |
| Total oil | 1–2 mL | 0.6–1.8 mL |
| Myrcene | 45–55% | 15–25% |
| Humulene | 15–19% | 35–45% |
| Caryophyllene | 9–12% | 10–15% |
| Farnesene | 3–5% | 0–1% |
| Origin | United States | United States |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Bittering |